Substance called 'Kratom' becoming a growing problem

[kratomuk]

What a load of garbage.

[dyston1c]

what a bunch of fucking idiots, kratom is awesome

[EmergencyMark]

That Michelle chick is sucha stupid bitch. If she is too stupid to even handle kratom, she shouldn't ruin it for everyone. because of stupid fu*#s like her, it may soon be illegal.

[xyokomizox]

Americans...

[dmc200715]

Do i think kratom is addictive? Yes. But how addictive???? A little harder than caffeine but WAY easier than nicotine... When i replaced hydrocodone with kratom, I noticed something... A couple weeks of doing it... I'd forget to take kratom!!!! This was amazing for me because i NEVER forgot to take hydro as much as i could as often as i could (while being considerate of my liver) but with kratom i was starting to skip days at a time!!! Sorry this just really pissed me off

[dmc200715]

HORSE SHIT! It's not popular in rehab circles because it can't be detected! It's popular because it is a legal, safe alternative that one can slowly walk themselves down off of it at their own pace. When i tried to quite hydrocodone cold turkey... holy shit, i can't even imagine heroin... i was laying on the bathroom floor crying in pain with a fever NEEDING a pill... I started kratom, now i don't do hydro and kratom i take only once every couple weeks if needed

[westd2]

How about smoking it. Then, they could complain about lung cancer. Some people can become addicted to anything. Kratom has help thousands beat addiction to (pharmaceuticals?).

[thhunderthighhhss]

The medicine that she was prescribed, which is called SUBOXONE can't block Kratom!! Kratom you use to get off suboxone. Kratom is the ONLY plant that will aid in getting long binding ass agonist/antagonistic components of suboxone. The problem is that they are pro suboxone. The problem is that they are distorting the truth. Don't make a video if you can't back it up.

[thhunderthighhhss]

Really, too late. Me, a five year suboxone user, that got off using Kratom powder? Are you saying that once you get on Kratom there is no stop!! You corporatet ignorant fool! Why don't you explain you stupid fuck why suboxone is better. You think it's easier to get off of than pure agonistic drugs!

[thhunderthighhhss]

and if there happens to be any neuroscientists who give a crap about people, rather than giving the CEO's of big pharm companiess the millions they DON"T Deserve, feel free to contact me. I'd love to talk..

[thhunderthighhhss]

Continued from previous posting..this is why, sub unlike let's say shorter lasting pure agonistic drugs which may have more severe withdrawal short term effects, are no where near the long binding affinity sub has on opiod receptors. The truth about Kratom is that it strongly binds to the delta receptor and Kappa, eliminating the sub out of the system. In conclusion I support Kratom use for those trying to get off suboxone or other narcotics. Try countering my statements. You will lose

[thhunderthighhhss]

cont...Kratom use, I will say because doctors can't make money off it, nor pharm companies because it is NOT SoMETHING that can be patented, approved by FDA, they lie, try to hide exactly what Kratom is(very few people actually are aware of this very terrific shaman plant that will get sub out of your system. If you really want to know how Kratom works, it attaches itself on two opiod(not just mu, in fact moreso the delta and kappa receptors which the makers of suboxone fail to mention..

[thhunderthighhhss]

It's a bullshit video that shows just the ignorance that our society lives in when understanding herbs.

What she didn't know(woman in article) is that something called Suboxone is much worse. It's prescribed by cronie capitalistic pharm companies who refuse to tell people taking it how difficult it is to get off. they also refuse to acknolwedge that Kratom can be used(as I did after taking sub for five ass years) how incredibly effective Kratom is. While I am not an advocate of long term Kratom

[prichunks]

michell is a cunt,all the news reporters are cunts and the 2 people who liked this are cunts

[Mugzy619]

so... can you guys give me the death toll? No? well shizzut the fizzuck up.

[n0w0rrys]

thats the stupid shit ever heard give someone suboxone/subutex for a plant that is far less addictive then those maintenace drugs ya o.k.

[ckole11]

You should run the story about her being paid to make these bogus claims. What about coffee? Natural plant that is incredibly addictive with wayyyy more health risks and causes withdrawals. Wheres that story?

[WIREDFORGO]

I guess the pharmaceutical companies see it as a threat to there empires. I am sure the lady and doctors are being paid. They make the money so you have to buy from them. They get people addicted because they have the strongest stuff on the market. But of course they know best.

[chknjo]

guy talks about how bad this drug is then doesn't tell you what it actually does. then he puts salt on the wound and prescribes this bitch some pharmaceutics that is probably way worse

[soulprophet01]

This is ridiculous. Do you know why people prefer kratom to heroin? Because kratom isn't a drug, it's about a thousand times less addictive, it won't destroy your life, and it helps treat pain, anxiety, depression, etc.. without getting you blasted outta your mind. Typical ignorant media fear mongering. And people in rehab take kratom because it helps them get away from substance abuse, rather than the drugs that rehab facilities prescribe, which only make the problem worse.

[mikek1305]

dumbass bitch weak as fuck!!!!

[ImHighRiotNow420]

stupid bitch

[witchcerridwen]

i dont believe this video.i had the lotus tea and it is just relaxing.thats it.why do people overreact all the time.and sooo easily.30.000 to get help.why not do a rehab.my goodness thats a lot of money and no guarantee that she wont use it again.

[krunchpow]

10/10 raged hard

[TheJamesBlast]

THIS IS A VERY VERY BAD REPORT, Mr ABC!

[Pennywisetheclown3]

this is ridiculous

[Fantosonium]

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[TheRedElifunt]

4 MONTH LONG BATTLE!?? GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!!!

[Cognitionz]

I have done kratom 3 times... I never cared to do it again I just didn't want to waste what I had bought. I had actually given away a few dosages as well. Take the weakest opiate the prescribe and minus that by 100 and you still don't have the effects of kratom. It makes you dizzy and you feel lightly high but that is it.

[l3etterlife]

@Cognitionz bro your getting the wrong kratom.

[stoofn93]

You are a fucking weak human being if you get addicted by that.

[jerrymonkey]

@stoofn93 Joe Rogen quote! :)

[Xiphos0292]

God, this just makes me sad. How long will it be until the weak minded and addictive people out there cause kratom to be illegal? I don't want to see substances like this banned unless alcohol and tobacco products are also banned.

[GPCMUTTERFICKER]

lol Nonsense... using kratom from time to time for 5 years.. if I like, I order some... you just should not use it more than 2 times a month...

no problem, if you can use it with wisdom

opiate-like feelings

[deafficate]

FEARANDHATREDFEARANDHATRED!! Don't touch the devil weed!

[TheStomperReedFeed]

2:08 is the best part lol

[TheStomperReedFeed]

I think "Michelle" was taking much worse Drugs while taking kratom...hmmmm????

[nokilla1]

this is honestly the worst reporting possible...simply put it's scary....Kratom is a wonderful plant

[servingthealiens]

Look at that burned out crackwhore.

[greggha]

ANYTHING can be addictive; ANYTHING! Habits we do everyday: chewing gum, coffee, etc. These people in this video (just look at all the dislike LOL) are just weak minded and have no self discipline.

As for addicts of illegal drugs taking it... It's not because it doesn't show up on drug tests.. its because its a much SAFER alternative to other opiates and has been clinically proven to ease withdrawal.

[briancmef]

Kratom is NOT addictive!!!

[spotlightman1234]

It's popular in the rehab community because it's a better treatment for opiate addiction than methadone or buprenorphine. People who have to take methadone or buprenorphine are still addicted it's just that they are paying the doctors and pharma companies instead of a dealer.

Kratom could help a lot of people but since no company could patent it and make money off of it they want to make it illegal. Same situation with cannabis.

[Meiletaikos]

and they think suboxone is safe cuz its legal? bupe is worse than methadone. god this enrages me. fucking doctors want to be the only dope dealers. methadone and suboxone are government subsidized heroin that have worse kicks than dope.

[Meiletaikos]

this shit got me off heroin. yall can shut your fucking mouths. this "problem" saved my fucking life. tools

[RyanR3volution]

Pure propaganda, what others do in the privacy of their home or buisness, is none of your concern.

[A1ienalexx]

Anti-prohibition: my politics. Officially Marijuana, Kratom, Salvia, and Psilocybin mushrooms should be legal. To start, the problem with prohibition on any level is that it removes individual accountability.

[A1ienalexx]

@A1ienalexx

 Drug addiction is not a social issue, it is a personal one. Totalitarian governmental descions like illegalizing drugs with obvious health benifits (or in the mist of prohibition- potential for health benefits) causes more destruction to the fabric of society than any supposed negative side effects of drugs like these.

[A1ienalexx]

@A1ienalexx Democracy means only people with political or economical interests in the government can make desicions. In good faith, millions of people consume prescribed barbituates that kill daily. But they're legal. Who is the last person that you know died from any of these drugs listed? Seriously, the world as a whole needs to remove the 'I' out of public interest.

[A1ienalexx]

@A1ienalexx Give people like me (never tried any illegal drug a day in my life... and a marijuana virgin) the opportunity to choose my own health care. What ever happened to preclinical investigation, clinical investigation with clinical phase trials, the submission of an NDA with review, and postmarketing studies. The media (ABC and others) shouldn't be allowed to perpetuate this sentiment that anything is dangerous without proper resources and an evaluation of ALL pros and cons.

[A1ienalexx]

@A1ienalexx As for these made for TV doctors go re-read your medical text. Look up the words beneficence, veracity, nonmaleficence. Then go slap yourself.

[sniper4596]

That chick is a professional victim. With dumb bitches like that out there, it wont be long before the government bans everything around us.

[blabbermouth777]

I love that news reports are so balanced. The only guy they show is an idiot who is probably high on kratom. It should not be made illegal. We have a real crime problem in this country and to address it we first have to have less i instead of more criminals. More laws make more criminals. But ironically, that guy is going to make it illegal by being an irresponsible jackass and not warn his costumers as it is addictive and should not be taken for recreation, but too many people are in pain

[thhunderthighhhss]

You know what the saddest reality about taking Kratom is? Not just this particular plant, but if found with cocaine, even the smallest amount of either of these InThailand, where Kratom is banned, you won't just give get a few days in jail, a fine. Na..it's punishable by death...

[thhunderthighhhss]

in all reality, know much more about suboxone than any goddamn doctor who happens to take an eight hour course to be able to prescribe this so called "miracle drug" while the pharm companies, and the doctors you pay a ton of money for to go see to get this medication live benefit financially. Feel like that woman that was being interviewed in nothing but a complete lying piece of doo doo!! That's all folks!

[thhunderthighhhss]

your brain!!! Kratom does lift your mood up and if for those who are fortunate enough to not have been using narcotics at the time they started taking Kratom, they are fine IMO. It is because your Mu receptors that narcotics leach themselves on to, are not being blocked at the time by the narcotic. Going from Kratom to now buprenorphine is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen anyone even consider, let along falsify as a proper method for us ya know "ignorant addicts" out here who

[thhunderthighhhss]

for a period of time, who think that by switching to Kratom will easily get rid of the drug they were abusing in their system, allowing your mu, delta receptors to once again feel normal and not RAW, that is a huuugee misconception. In fact, I went from suboxone to Kratom and learned the hard way. You don't want to go from Kratom, a plant that while it does impact the mu, delta and other pain receptors in the brain, is nowhere near what the long lasting bindiing effects buprenorphine has on

[thhunderthighhhss]

Total BS! I like how they distort things. This video makes it seem that by taking something called "bup"(like how they just show that on the bottle she is holding up since we all know it's F'in SUBOXONE she is taking!!! Suboxone is something even worst to take these rehab centers throw at you. What a sad, pathetic joke! Kratom is much less severe in every way from suboxone> For one thing, suboxone is an half opiate, While Kratom will give WD symptoms to those who have been using drugs

[ikambor]

STFU you ignorant cunt on the news,,, you know nothing about what your talking about,, its bnot more addictive than coffee,, I use ever time I need to wean myself off of vicodin,, this cunt was never hooked on it,, unless she gets hooked on everything, any DR that prescribes the same drugs like methadone or suboxone to get off kratom needs to have thier license taken away,, its the other way around,, what a bunch of lyers in the media,,

[smegmasaurus]

This news report has circualted around a lot of different news channels. It is the same dumb slut and the same misinformation each time. What does that tell you?

[elderlyjr]

Michelle's addiction to make-up is far worse than anything this subtle plant could ever do to her. Rehab facilities love dumbasses like her, that's the easiest $30,000 they'll ever make.

[abyssquick]

Yes, this is BULL SH!T. Pure and simple. Go after alcohol, you bloody hypocrites. It's far, far worse.

[lakerzgurl]

SHENANIGANSS!!!!! I CALL SHENANIGANS!!!!

[raaaaaarr]

one more reason to vote ron paul 2012

[raaaaaarr]

oh come on! you can't even get addicted to this stuff, tolerance builds so fast that a person can only use it 2-3 times a week at most. Also if you take too much, it wont kill you, you'll just throw it up, it's impossble to take exremely high doses of it, whats the problem here? It's helping a lot of people with pain management and i's helping a lot more people get off of more powerful drugs. Is it because Kratom money does not fill the pharmaceutical company's pockets?

[saviorpants]

FUCK THE MEDIA

[pecadillo88]

Sensationalized knee jerk bullshit. Rally up the army of bored soccer moms because, now they have something new to fret about and another freedom to take away from us. That dumb bitch looked an attention whore and reality show reject. Why don't they go harrass the bar down the street for selling alcohol. I'm sure those doctors would have plenty to say about that topic.

[negatyve]

Furthermore, Kratom's "opiate-like" effects have a pretty small ceiling effect. It's certainly not a super powerful opiate. It's very nuanced. As someone whose used a lot of opiates in the past, it took me a while to truly appreciate Kratom's effects as I was accustomed to very powerful opiates. As far as I can tell, there is no danger of overdose as you will definitely make yourself sick from consuming so much plant material before you'd approach the power of most pain meds.

[negatyve]

What sensational bullshit. I've been using Kratom for a while now and I never reorder while I still have some. Consequently, I am always without Kratom from anywhere between 2 days to 2 weeks and I've never experienced withdrawl symptoms. Additionally, I'm well versed in opiate withdrawl as I was addicted to opiates for quite some time. While I don't doubt that it can cause physical addiction however from my experience it would have to result from constant and compulsive use.

[TheMarketPulse]

Gime a damn break! I have been using kratom for pain for the last 6 months to manage pain and when I don't have it I could care less. This is undoubtedly propaganda fueled by the big pharmaceutical companies. Oh, I suppose it would be better if I got hooked on OC or Vicodin right? Come on... It's comparable to a caffeine addiciton, that's all. So let's ban coffee while we're at it!

[wesleyburkart13]

More lies and conspiracy. Lets all listen to the Government media. Lets make all Earth given herbs illegal and continue to prescribe chemicals. Sounds totally logical. This is all coming from the machine people. Wake up.

[paranapoleon]

if you take it every day, constantly increasing the dose, then obviously there is something mental you will have to work on and therefore it is natural that you get withdrawal symptoms like nervousness, depression and insomnia. Even physical addiction will last for a couple of days and is NOT comparable to H, benzo or any other serious drugs and their withdrawal effects.

I dk the background of this but it smells like pharmaceutic industry propaganda.

btw: Where is the shocking news about alc.?

[PurePessimism]

Kratom is a hot substance in rehabilitation because it can really help people get of drugs!

[PurePessimism]

"it isn't a drug" Well that's a load of shit. Kava bars = a fucking rip off. This girl honestly doesn't seem very smart and she seems like a person who is too pussy to go through minor withdrawals imo. I honestly can't see kratom withdrawal being worse than opioid-blocking drug withdrawal either. What a load of shit that the kratom leaf is the worst one and that it will get people hooked a lot more. Kratom extract is the worst, it shoots up the tolerance and can kill in amounts not that large

[tatomuck18]

alcohol is the only legal substance thats accecpted. Anything else whether its kratom, salvia, datura, bath salts, k2 or any of those other legal highs will be banned.

[TheMarketPulse]

@tatomuck18 Yeah, and alcohol is worse than any illegal drug IMO...

[WildlifeSeriaLKiller]

@tatomuck18 Bath salts are just fucking stupid....

[TheSpaniel42]

Kratom is the safest herb I've ever used. It helps my fucking fibromyalgia!! The only fucking thing that doesn't give me side effects please don't let the fuckers in the DEA make me and so many others suffer to try to push their poison!!!!

[PurePessimism]

Obviously this news report talks bullshit but I've started to think that using strong kratom extracts daily could lead to a big problem

[rayzausa]

typical media. They found this plant and then searched far and wide to find the one person who might say they were addicted to it, then a doctor that would talk about its dangers. No benefits? Isn't it odd how herbs have been around since forever, but once they have a benefit that might also be misused they are labeled as dangerous. And of course, people will believe it b/c the media knows all and it's always truthful. Great Oz, tell us more. we are stupid and cannot think for ourselves anymore.

[Michael25250404]

FUCK all these stations that are spending time talking about lame ass substances! Get a fucking life and lets talking about something worth being talked about. I think our country faces a few bigger concerns right now than Kratom.

[satinhooks]

"It isn't a drug... a natural ingredient"... It's a plant, that happens to have secondary compounds in it. I like to call those drugs.

$30,000 in rehab?!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH­A!

She's got a lot of cash and nothing to do with it.

Grow your own drugs and medicine.

Know these plants are true sources of medicines and pain killers. Pharmaceuticals should be avoided at all cost excluding potentially life-threatening illness. disease.

[888lazlow]

this video is fucking gay. kratom is not addicting for me at least. i take 12 grams a day and can stop with no problem.

[2eelShmeal]

FUCK THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY> THIS IS ALL ABOUT MONEY!!!

[Taurusaud]

$30,000 seriously just have a little willpower.

[MrHookah81]

the fuckin media is retarded and michelle is a dumb bitch that just wants attention and is gonna fuck people that have severe pain problems and helps them get off pills!

[KidChemic]

god I hate the media.

[ortega9998]

Kratom is weak. how is it addictive to the point of going to rehad?

[MrJacobworkman]

typical uninformed news reporters. They are all "for profit media" and only report the side on who gives them their paycheck... makes me sick how they can just lie to people like this. Id rather use a plant thats been used for thousands of years than a pill that will be recalled in a few weeks because it causes who knows what.... use MEDICINE, not DRUGS

[shamanhealer2012]

Rehab for Kratom? was she shooting the extract or something?

[kawi10r998cc]

@shamanhealer2012 LMAO I would say she had deep underlying issues with abandonment or something and just needed the attention.

[notaretardlikeyou]

FUCK YOU ILLEGAL DRUGS!!!! Grow a fucking brain you have no idea what ur walking into ? read and search first crazy bitch

[scooterhairs]

If these people want to deal with dangerous and addictive substances, why don't they legalize two of the worst? Nicotine and alcohol. I say its our choice what goes into our bodies if your doing it alone at home and not bothering anyone else, everything should either be legal or illegal.

[casquinho1421]

you can't do it daily...

[hamartolos1]

Stupid cunt. Too bad she wasn't doing real drugs so should would of just fucking died.

[guitarboy1234]

This video is disgracefull! listen to the Intelligent shop owner, Not the dumb slut that probly was addicted to roxys.

[Coreyskratom]

And the picture of the cup is not even close to what kratom tea looks like at all

[mickjone5000]

complete BS!!! this is made by desperate journalist with no other story!!

the pharmacy biz hate this ingredient. Its not stronger than coffee! these people are ridiculious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thailand is a country that they will hang you for marijuana. This doctor here is also an idiot obviously profiting from prescribing heavy narcotics. If people in FL knew of it, it would kill Florida's booming herion/oxycotten/rehab industry, thats why they hate it. - hypocrites!!

[greenleafkratom]

wow, what a bunch off bullshit!! I have used and am still using kratom for over 2 years. They do not even say why it is bad? they just say it is addicting, which it is not, i can take it every day for a week and go cold turkey for another week. They know kratom works waay better than any synthetic pharmaceutical for depression, anxiety, diahhrea, lower blood pressure, has loads of antioxidants, sleep aid, energy, heightened mood, the list goes on.. i would know, it works, i sell it and take it!

[mickjone5000]

@greenleafkratom listen to this guy, its the sad truth. The only reason they want Kratom illegal is so there are no alternatives for pain treatment or rehab. This herb would kill Florida's legal heroin/oxycotin/rehab scams that doctors featured in this video push so much. The real drug-dealer in this video is the doctor!! And the idiot is the lady who says she was addicted to it. She probably is soo dumb that she checked herself in to Rehab after a long night of taking decaf coffee.

[greenleafkratom]

@mickjone5000 I completely agree with everything you say.Pharmaceutical companies and doctors only want to push the sick person the next killer prescription drug that only makes them more sick. I'll stick to kratom. oh and for anyones FYI, another thing I discovered about kratom is its effects on seasonal allergies. it really is a wonder herb.

[nokilla1]

Suboxone to get off Kratom hahaha aha fuck this world

[crystallorena]

I'd like to slap 'Michelle". I mean come on, this plant has helped so many people I know including myself and I hate to see it get banned because of dumb asses like the people in this story.

[crystallorena]

I'd like to slap 'Michelle". I mean come on, this plant has helped so many people I know including myself and I hate to see it get banned because of dumb asses like the people in this story.

[mastershakelock]

They will ban Kratom, this is exactly what the Drug companies want.. they know that natural substances like Kratom actually work to take away people's anxiety and pain.. it's taking a big chunk out of their corrupt pharmaceutical empire and they will demonize it until they get what they want.. better stock up now.

[PsYcHoNaUt1993]

I hope more and more people realize that Television can be used as a brainwashing device and the NEWS is responsible for most of it. Look how they put kratom LEAF next to the pills in the very beginning of the video

[PsYcHoNaUt1993]

I even read that journal report and all there is is quotes on "doctors". Some people that watch the news OBVIOUSLY only listen to "authorities". I put that in quotes because they dont care about the patients all they care about is getting richer. TV puts the watcher in a "trance state" and changes their brainwaves so think of how bad the news affects all of us with their FAKE stories

[PsYcHoNaUt1993]

How much did that butch get paid to lie about that? They even cut the bar owner off many times. And they say it themselves "natural herb" why the fuck is alcohol never mentioned in these " bizarre" stories. Those doctors are trying to ban Kratom for their own greedy purposes. And why did she pay $30,000? Haha who's fucking fault is that? It's so obvious they want kratom to be illegal for their own profits. I even read that journal report and all there is is quotes on "doctors". Some people tha

[mickjone5000]

@PsYcHoNaUt1993 listen to this guy, its the sad truth. The only reason they want Kratom illegal is so there are no alternatives for pain treatment or rehab. This herb would kill Florida's legal heroin/oxycotin/rehab scams that doctors featured in this video push. The real drug-dealer in this video is the doctor!!

[PsYcHoNaUt1993]

@mickjone5000 Im glad there is other people like me.. if you want to help protect kratom please google "kratom association"

its a forum and its pretty new but we got good contributors there and we can use more!

[Alexjhhs135]

This story is total BS!!!

[shooglymoogly]

Ya I like how this is used to help people get off heroine... then you have them saying, it's sooo dangerous!!!! I'm pretty sure the medication that doctor gave her was way more dangerous, and way more toxic. I think they should really be reporting on the dangers of prescription drugs. Besides, any substance is only as addictive as the person makes it... if you have an addictive personality, then sure. There's MANY addictions out there that people pick up on, but not everybody falls into them.

[MrFuckyoumannn]

Fuck abc they tell lies about these wonderful medicinal herbs. These plants need to remain legal so people can use them as medicine instead of going to the doctor and getting something really addicting like oxycontin for pain or xanax for anxiety. Both of these prescribed drugs are much more addicting than kratom and kratom is just as effective.

[StomperReed]

I think soda has bigger withdrawals than kratom lol I love Kratom!

[codemiesterbeats]

I am reporting this video.... ITS LIES LIES LIES..... Nice to know for sure that ABC is working with pharm. companies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!! look I think the only way for ABC to redeem themselves to the public is to do a more informative spot on mitragyna speciosa.... Oh my god I am so hooked on kratom... I guess thats how i can stop for weeks and be just fine....(other than my anxiety returns) To the folks at this station... please do another spot (an informed one) thanks

[codemiesterbeats]

LIARS.... please remove this post....instead try actually investigating the wonderful mitragyna speciosa... Wonderful medicinal plant...not a legal high at all I use it for my anxiety.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for demonizing a plant that has changed my life for the better!!!! MISINFORMATION!!!!!! no kratom is prescibed in some contries as way to ween off of opiates.... ALSO kratom is self regulating and if you take too much you just get a head ache and the effects just fizzle out!!!

[HmmYepHaha]

This makes me sick. SICK... I can't even finish the video. It burns my soul and tears me apart to see how this GROWING PROBLEM of mass disinformation is becoming. The day Kratom becomes illegal will be the FINAL straw for me... This sort of ignorance is driving me suicidal. No joke folks. No FUCKING joke.

[smegmasaurus]

@HmmYepHaha " This sort of ignorance is driving me suicidal." I completely understand your frustration. I think the problem is that we both hate America. America sucks and it is full of ignorant people who make arbitrary rules based on BS like this. I say "Fuck America and Fuck Hope!" Let's GTFO or die trying.

[akuradek]

Authorities just seem to have a natural aversion to people enjoying themselves. At the same time lethal and dangerous and useless drugs such as citalopram, diclofenac, and ibuprofen are prescribed by idiot doctors. Lets get a grip!

[kratomassociation]

1. Mitchell paid $30,000.00 to get off a "Natural substance" -- Is this an attack on all natural sbustances? Sounds like Rx propaganda.

2. Furthermore, this is the fee for a one month stay at a high end recovery clinic.

3. According to other anti-Kratom experts like "New beginnings medical" here on Youtube, Kratom dependency can be "cured" in a weekend visit, canceling out point #2

4. ABC has been known to pay people for News stories

5. The music, tone, and story is exaggerated and 1 sided

[Bruuutal1]

This is totaly bullshit ... You can see she isnt the sharpest knife. Its shocking and scary they subscribe subutex for kratom "dependancy"

[chainedblood2112]

i drank kratom alot but you don't see me on ABC

[gizzle801]

She went to rehab for Kratom??? This is joke right??

What next? Rehab for daily Coffee consumption?

"Oh I didn't have my coffee today, I have a headache and I'm feeling cranky, better check into rehab!!"

The sad thing is these Dr's in these rehabs would probably prescribe something insane like Suboxone for this.

At that point you WILL have a REAL addiction to that Suboxone crap which is really just partial opiate that would probably get someone who uses kratom high as a kite.

[JD420LA]

Fucking bullshit. Methadone can kill people if they O.D., the most this would do would do is make somebody throw up if they O.D. The government is just scared that people are finding a new much safer way to get off opiates. Nobody has ever died from kratom so this thing about it being dangerous is 100% BULLSHIT

[2012dethklok]

I think this chick got paid for her "story"..sad....KC rocks

[JD420LA]

@2012dethklok Paid by the government so they can keep selling their methadone.

[reybc]

Bullshit kratom is not very addictive at all alcohol is much more addictive and dangerous. Im extremly shy and kratom helps with my social anxiety i only use it maybe once sometimes twice a week when i go somewhere there's alot of people. Kratom is much safer than other drugs that aid in social anxiety and doesn't leave you like a zombie when you take it it also can be used as pain relief it works better than alot of drugs with less dangerous side effects god i hate these idiots .

[metaphysicalsource]

EVERYBODY should phone, write, email, and call ABC Action news repeatedly and demand that they retract this FALSE INFORMATION of a natural herb that helps many. This all stems from a group of doctors in Florida who have been bought off by the pharmaceutical companies. They are coming for Kratom and similar herbs. This is part of the UN codex Alimentarius agenda. ABC news can no longer be trusted and must be boycotted unless they apologize. We will not tolerate these lies and rubbish!

[Nojembe]

She went to rehab? C'mon...this is The Onion isn't it? I got tricked.

[ediblegod]

Seriously? Are people that stupid?

And this video is even sponsored by a high end rehab clinic.

This is why I don't watch the news.

[boxenwolf2]

This is horrid please form a group so we can boycott ABC. Kratom helps alot of people. Its far safer than suboxone and methadone the withdrawls are much weaker. Ive been taking it for a year now and have detoxed off it myself a few times using noni juice/ etc. Also its the most INEXPENSIVE habit as well. At Bikhuk u buy a kilo for 100 dollars last 3 months. I think this is paid for by drug companys so they dont lose money

[HplyEvrAftr]

@boxenwolf2 Must we throw in plugs mentioning kilos!! COME ON DOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so stupid!! Defeats your post trying to defend our case!!! :(



[PsYcHoNaUt1993]

@boxenwolf2 join the KRATOM ASSOCIATION its a forum and its getting bigger

people are putting efforts in to ssave this plant from greedy fakes like this video!

[osubeavers05]

This is horrible that media can cause these rumors. Go green, no natural. KratomTherapy Check us out online!

[HplyEvrAftr]

@osubeavers05 YOU WILL BE ONE that contributes to the banishment of this wonderful plant.... "KratomTherapy" are you fucking kidding me?!?!

[metaphysicalsource]

This video is highly inaccurate and untrue. It was bad reporting for sensationalism and made this out to be far worst than it is. Please see my other videos entitled:

1. Kratom is not dangerous and can be stopped anytime

2. Keep Kratom and similar herbs legal

3. Healthy and safe KRATOM uses

4. 15+ healthy facts about KRATOM.

Thank you for your time!

[HplyEvrAftr]

@metaphysicalsource I thoroughly enjoy your take and vids on all of this!!  It's in line with our efforts to protect this plant!!!! Hope you'll join our NON PROFIT forum!!!!! kratomconnoisseurs You'll fit right in!!

[stitch7777]

What a crock of shit. Kratom only helps people, well people with more than 1 working brain cell! Someone needs to expose the rehabs for what they are.

[stitch7777]

What a crock of shit. Kratom only helps people, well people with more than 1 working brain cell!

[oneloveT2]

Thanks for fucking it up for everyone John (Ower of Purple Lotus). You ve been contacted about the subtleties of this battle. It is not a supplement and introducing it to the masses as a beverage additive is totally irresponsible. You are letting greed ruin it for a lot of people. Keep your mug off the news and kratom off your menu. Oh and the blatant plug for rehab and Suboxone is pretty hilarious. Very subtle pharmy companies. Oh and John thanks for furthering their cause.(expletive!)

[jpoolerdom]

@oneloveT2 I had the same thoughts while watching this. This is the third major network "news story" I've seen on kratom, and they're all just like this. This John guy, despite what might be decent if misguided intentions, is going to help make life harder for a lot of people. I seriously worry about where this is going.

[TheWhitebread47]

Yet another one of these? The media puts this plant in the same ballpark as heroin? People need to realize that if you search the names of the clinics and doctors that are shown in these videos, they would discover that they prescribe Suboxone to people looking to get "clean." Ultimately, this gets the client addicted to the "clinic" drug and pharmaceutical companies make millions. Did you know that people have actually used kratom to get them off of vicious "weening" drugs? I miss real news

[Lissabon]

@TheWhitebread47 I think u have a point there, something is rotten in the state of Denmark if u catch my drift.

[defect530]

one more reason to stop the war on drugs.